Arsenal Next Premier League and Champions League fixtures, after draw with Everton yesterday

Arsenal are now willing to meet the £30m asking price for a "flamboyant" forward, and they hold an advantage over another Premier League club in the race for his signature, according to a report.

Gunners' striker search continues

After taking up the role of sporting director last week, Andrea Berta has wasted no time searching for a new striker, with a number of Europe's most exciting forwards on the shortlist, including RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko.

The groundwork has already been laid for Berta to sign the Slovenian, should the Italian wish to do so, with Sesko keen on a move to the Emirates Stadium, but he is not the only target the Gunners have in mind.

Sporting CP's Viktor Gyokeres is also of interest to the north Londoners, and there is a feeling Berta could get a deal wrapped up early doors in the summer, with a move possible for a fee of around £70m.

Not only is Mikel Arteta keen to bring in a new striker, but the manager may also look to bolster his options out wide, given that he has lacked depth at times this season, with Bukayo Saka spending large parts of the season sidelined due to injury.

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According to a report from Spain, Arsenal are now willing to meet the £30m asking price to sign Deportivo de La Coruna winger Yeremay Hernandez, having set their sights on the 22-year-old due to his performances in the Spanish second tier this season.

Fulham are also in the race for Hernandez, but the Gunners should have the advantage in the race for his signature, given the project on offer at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal's upcoming Premier League fixtures

Date

Brentford (h)

April 12th

Ipswich Town (a)

April 20th

Crystal Palace (h)

April 23rd

Bournemouth (h)

May 3rd

Liverpool (a)

May 11th

Arteta wants to reduce the burden on Saka next season, and the Spaniard could be the man to do so, with a move to the Premier League deemed to be an attractive proposition for the winger.

"Flamboyant" Hernandez impressing in Spain

Albeit in the second tier, the Deportivo star has been very impressive this season, picking up 11 goals and four assists in 30 La Liga 2 appearances, which is a solid tally, given that he is playing for a mid-table side.

The winger has most commonly been deployed on the left side, but he is also capable of playing on the right, potentially making him a solid back-up option for Saka, although his performances this term indicate he could also push for Gabriel Martinelli's starting spot.

Slovenia's Benjamin Sesko celebrates with team mates after scoring their first goal from the penalty spot